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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,303.25, 4,954.57 and 1,660.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,303.25, 4,954.57 and 1,660.97 is: 2,491.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,303.25 : 4,954.57 = 1,660.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,303.25/4,954.57 = 1,660.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,303.25x = 4,954.57 × 1,660.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,303.25x = 8,229,400.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,229,400.37/3,303.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,491.31

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